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Key Factors

Travel is expensive – in this rightsized economy, reducing costs is always a key factor for acquiring any new system or product. Travel costs far outweigh videoconferencing costs

Videoconferencing pricing has plummeted – we have seen videoconferencing systems costs go down by 15% to even 30% in the last 30 months, making videoconferencing a very cost effective face-to-face meetings

Web conferencing and conference calling are standard practice for meetings today. Videoconferencing is now the next logical step in the evolution of the virtual meeting environment now a part of our mainstream culture

Broadband and converged networks are here – IP is now everywhere and is flat rate. Bandwidth is now less expensive compared with the same 36-48 months ago Videoconferencing is now much easier to use and ease of use equals greater use and acceptance of videoconferencing in the market at large

Other Factors

Meetings are now recordable and have the ability to be played back for later viewing. Training via videoconferencing is “hot” for organizations requiring certifications and regular training

Everyone is now mobile – and videoconferencing is a way to connect individuals across large geographies without disruption

HD video is here – HD as we have come to embrace in the consumer market, is now available in the commercial videoconferencing space. Videoconferencing quality is now what you have come to expect from satellite and cable providers at 720p/30 frames per second and 720p/60 f/sec

Focusing on the key factors the document highlights the benefits of videoconferencing as being dramatic, bringing individuals together across the organization and speeding up business sales and processes,

To read the complete document, which is sponsored by Lifesize click here – http://resources.idgenterprise.com/original/AST-0016969_Why_2011_is_the_Year_of_Videoconferencing.pdf

Chris Gibson commented today that: “Based on its experienced, vibrant and highcalibre team, ambitious yet realistic views and depth of expertise, together with an already strong customer base, CCOMM is firmly established as a leading technology solutions provider. Looking to the future with the breadth of the CCOMM product and service portfolio and range of targets, we are now in a very strong position to offer a wide range of services to our customers in the Oil & Gas sector.”

Building on CCOMM’s existing comprehensive service and solution offerings, Chris will focus on identifying core customers and partners to develop relationships with and work with to create solutions that are tailored to each customer’s requirements and budgets. This continues CCOMM firmly-held tradition that successful customer relationships stem from an in-depth understanding of business problems rather than
a technology-led approach.

With experience in a business development role spanning more decades, Chris has been involved in numerous high value projects with a variety of large-scale companies predominately in Aberdeen, the Middle East and Far East Regions. During his career Chris has demonstrated a wide range of technical and commercial skills that has led to revenue growth for both clients and employers alike.

Chris will join existing team of members Paul Cooke and Lloyd Hughes in the management team here in Aberdeen. Bringing together a solid structure covering all commercial and technical areas.

Mike Entwistle, Managing Director of CCOMM stated: “The skills and knowledge Chris brings will significantly contribute to CCOMM in the long term. Through his addition we are sure of more success as we are able to realise our aims of expanding our existing customer base as well as establishing new relationships in the market.”